As a parent choosing an early childhood education service can be a daunting process. There are many types to choose from‚ many methods and philosophies to be aware of‚ and a range of quality indicators to consider. This paper will identify three indicators in childcare centres that helped with my decision and relate to my personal values and beliefs associated with early childhood education. The first indicator is an effective and relevant curriculum and how it is applied into the policy
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EARLY CHILDHOOD GROWTH and DEVELOPMENT VALERIE L. GRIFFIN ECE205: INTRODUCTION to CHILD DEVELOPMENT CNC1239A K. PALICHUK‚ INSTRUCTOR October 8‚ 2012 This assignment we were asked to review chapter 2 of our text Developmental Profiles: Pre-Birth through Twelve. We were asked to write a three to four page paper which includes the following: * A description of how the concept of development differs from the concept of growth. * A summary of the domains of development identified in chapter
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Makes a Great Early Childhood Program By Juetta E. Potter A great Early Childhood program for infants‚ toddlers‚ preschoolers and school age children would be a program that participates in Kentucky’s STARS for KIDS NOW initiative. This is a one to four star rating system that recognizes centers that go “above and beyond” what licensing and regulations require. This outstanding Early Childhood program would employ only individuals who follow the NAEYC standards for Early Childhood Professionals
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The early childhood stage of development is the time of physical‚ cognitive‚ social and emotional development. Infants enter the world with a limited range of knowledge‚ skills and abilities. A child beginning to develop new motor‚ cognitive‚ language and social skills is a source of wonder for parents and caregivers‚ but sometimes may not be so much of a wonder. The study of development is a rich and varied subject‚ because sometimes factors may influence a child’s development to take an atypical
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Growth and development is crucial for development of the child. Early years are the most important for better development of health and behavior. The quality of diet has the most effect on the physical and cognitive development of the child. As reported in this article “proper diet with adequate nutrition is of the utmost importance during critical developmental stages”(Adamo‚2013). Research showing that in 1900 in Europe and North America the problem with nutrition was the lack of supplies for
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT GROWTH PATTERNS * Height and Weight What Changes Occur in Height and Weight During Early Childhood? * Growth rate slows * 2 to 3 inches per year * 4 to 6 pounds per year * Individual variation * As a group‚ boys are slightly taller and heavier * Development of the Brain How Does the Brain Develop During Early Childhood? * Rapid growth in weight due to myelination * By age 5 – brain is 90% of adult
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Mrs. C Comp II 25 October‚ 2013 Men in Early Childhood Education Men are seen in few numbers when it comes to the world of early childhood education or what is known as a “woman’s world” because of the salary elementary teachers make‚ stereotypes‚ the possibility of accusations of sexual abuse and the preferences of the male himself. Men stand out in teaching elementary because they are role models and because their ability to connect to their students. Lately‚ the number of men in this field
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support and expand access to high--quality early care and education for Infants and Toddlers. High-quality care and education is fundamental for children in their primary years of life when they are first learning and discovering. Infants and toddlers need early care and educators who have specific knowledge of the development of infants and toddlers‚ offer a reliable relationship‚ respond to their individual needs‚ and cultivate their growth and development. A young child’s relationship with his or
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Developments During Early Childhood Physical‚ cognitive‚ and psychosocial are the three major developments that children learn to live by. Children learn so many new things as they grow and‚ these three developments tend to change the way children think about the world and themselves. When children go through physical development their appearance tend to change as they are growing older. They also learn great motor skills. Cognitive development is when child start to use their language skills to
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Communication is a way of understanding each others’ needs and sending or giving messages to each other. Good communication skills are essential for early childhood educators and using these skills will enable students to have better understanding to improve their learning process‚ and to develop the relationship between teachers and student. Apart from reading‚ writing‚ speaking and listening‚ teachers’ facial expressions and body language also contributes to communicating with students. A child
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